Daniel Donahue
Daniel J. Donahue (April 23, 1923 – March 20, 2015) was an American businessman who owned and served as president of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball club from 1973 until 1975.[1]
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Donahue was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and then served with the United States Navy during World War II. Following his service, he received his law degree and was a venture capitalist involved in many aspects of the business world.[1]
During his tenure at Atlanta, the Braves finished in fifth place two times and third once.[2] In the 1974 season, Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, surpassing the 39-year-old Major League record set by Babe Ruth. In 1976, Donahue sold the franchise to millionaire tycoon Ted Turner.[1]
Donahue died in 2015 in Barrington, Illinois, at the age of 91.[1]
